Peter Parolo Executive Director Ports and Maritime Department of Transport The Changing Face of Western Australia s Ports
Ports in WA 1. Impetus for Change 1) Economic 2) National Ports Strategy 2011 3) Ports Governance Review 2012 2. Tranche 1 Amalgamations 3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations 4. Enhanced Performance 5. Port divestments
Economic Factors. 1. Impetus for Change Merchandise exports have increased from $25 bn to $132 bn in 2014-15. WA s share of national merchandise exports by $ value has increased from 26% to 44% in 2014-15. By volume, WA exports approximately 59% of merchandised exports. WA s economy is transitioning from construction to production Need for growth/expansion at ports to meet demand from industry Capital Intensive The State s ports will import and export around one billion tonnes of commodities per annum more than 2.5 times current volumes Current State finances and focus on regaining AAA credit rating
1 Impetus for Change
1. Impetus for Change
National Ports Strategy 2011 1. Impetus for Change Australia is an island whose place in the international economy and whose productivity, living standards and quality of life depend on trade performance. A nation dependent on maritime trade. Drive to improve port planning and protection COAG approved and state planning aligned to the NPS. Establishes a framework for planning at state and regional levels http://infrastructureaustralia.gov.au/policy-publications/publications/files/coag_national_ports_strategy.pdf
1. Impetus for Change National Ports Strategy The Island Nation http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0cayqjb1qfqotcmwo5s6r6cccfyetpgodccogna&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.savethechildren.org.au%2fabout-us%2fpublications&psig=afqjcnhgreoximlkwramrjhy3os-k- 6CTg&ust=1441866888270026
Ports Governance Review 2012 in response to growing demands: 31 Recommendations covering : 1. Impetus for Change Strategy NPS, Ports Directions, develop a SPS. Planning SDPs, Port Master Plans, Land use, commercial. Ports WA Stronger collegiate approach and input. Legislative Board members, amalgamation of ports, SPA ports transferred, Financial Performance RoR, capital investment planning and Strategic Asset Management Framework, Environmental consideration of Safety Environmental Management Plan, reporting frameworks, quality practices.
Optimising utilisation of port infrastructure. Improving investment decisions. Enhancing corporate governance, via strategic, operational and financial planning; risk management; human resource and skills management; stakeholder management; safety management; and environmental management. Why Amalgamations Reducing expenditure through efficiency gains and reduced duplication of effort. Improving commercial practices and skills, acumen and capability. Providing consistency of port views on regional issues. Extending economy of scale benefits for service provision
2. Tranche 1 Amalgamations WA Port Governance Review: Two phases of legislative reform: Tranche 1 (amalgamate 7 port authorities into four regional ports authorities, plus Fremantle Port Authority as a standalone port) COMPLETED Tranche 2 (transfer of DoT responsibility for Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967 port facilities to regional ports authorities) IN PROGRESS
2. Tranche 1 Amalgamations and legislative changes. In addition to the amalgamation of 7 ports into 4: Remove customer rights to representation on port authority Boards Ministerial discretion to increase Board size from 5 to 7 members Duty to comply with State Budget process. Interim dividends payable to the State. Ports can operate 24/7. Required community consultation committees. Power to put new ports under existing port via regulation.
Fremantle Port Authority - unchanged 2. Tranche 1: Complete
3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations Includes transfer of 13 existing ports and port facilities regulated under Shipping and Pilotage Act 1967 (S&P Act) to the Port Authorities Act 1999 (PAA). Transfer of responsibility for oversight of ports and facilities from Department of Transport (DoT) to relevant regional ports authorities.
3. Tranche 2 In progress Kimberley Ports Authority Responsibility for 13 Shipping & Pilotage Act trading ports will progressively transfer from DoT to the new ports authorities Pilbara Ports Authority Mid West Ports Authority Fremantle Port Authority Port authority ports Ports currently overseen by DoT and proposed ports Southern Ports Authority
3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations SPA to PAA Proclaimed port Port facility Facility operator Ports authority Wyndham Cambridge Gulf Ltd Kimberley Yampi Sound Cockatoo Island Pluton Resources Koolan Island Mt Gibson Iron Ore Derby Shire of Derby-West Kimberley Port Walcott Cape Lambert Robe River Mining (Rio Tinto) Pilbara Port of Cape Preston CITIC Varanus Island Apache Energy Barrow Island Chevron Australia Onslow Airlie Island Apache Energy Onslow Onslow Salt Thevenard Island Chevron Australia Carnarvon Cape Cuvier Dampier Salt (Rio Tinto) Mid West Useless Loop Shark Bay Salt
3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations PAA allows for operation of private port terminals within area or areas controlled by a ports authority. Reform is expected to have minimal impact on current day-to-day operations of privately operated facilities at S&P Act ports. Enhanced marine safety oversight and systems is anticipated
3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations What roles will be transferred to ports authorities? Approval of pilotage areas and pilots (including exemption certificates) Harbour master functions Overall marine safety oversight Declaration of channel depths Declaration of the formal closure of ports due to cyclone or other weather conditions
3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations What roles will be transferred to ports authorities - continued Approval of jetties in port areas Management of the navigational aids for ships currently owned by DoT in port areas Management of current leases issued under the M&HA and port operating agreements at common-user ports Any other port services provided to State Agreement customers by agreement.
Implementation 3. Tranche 2 Amalgamations Government is currently drafting legislative amendments required to implement the reform. Steering Committee established to oversee 2014 amalgamation of port authorities will oversee second stage of port reform. DoT, the Department of State Development and the ports authorities are working with S&P Act port operators to ensure a smooth transition to new arrangements. Subject to passage of legislation, transition will occur progressively as issues are resolved.
4. Enhanced Performance Total Port Authority Financial performance 2010/11 operating profit of $63 million. IA accused GTE s of being lazy assets. And change in Dividends. 2012/13 ($000) 2013/14 ($000) 2014/15 ($000) Operating profit before tax and dividends $205,194 $300,151 $368,038 Income tax expense $61,335 $83,644 $99,857 Dividends $56,444 $54,484 $264,218 Total Contribution to State Revenue $117,779 $138,128 $364,075
4. Enhanced Performance Review of Ports Rate of Return Completed & Implemented WA Treasury Corporation undertook a review of W.A. Ports RoR using; Moody s qualitative assessment guidelines applied. Applying finance principles using the Weighted Average Cost of Capital approach for risk and return assessment. Ports nominal RoR range from 11 to 14% based on a long term average. Deprival value approach to asset valuations applied assessing lower of economic return and Depreciated Optimised Replacement Cost. Ministerial approved and ports to work toward the new RoR and not to be a cap where reasonable.
5. Port Divestments Utah Point Bulk Handling Facility in Port Hedland Kwinana Bulk Terminal in Fremantle Outer Harbour has been progressed to the sale of Fremantle Port.
THANK YOU & QUESTIONS Peter Parolo Executive Director Ports and Maritime E: peter.parolo@transport.wa.gov.au